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Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

LOT 293

Not signed, circa 1915. Fine and rare, left handed, silver gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph on the winding-crown and register.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,495

C. massive, polished, winding-crown at 9 o'clock for left handed persons, hinged back, wire lugs. D. white enamel with painted Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Spade" gold hands. M. 12 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.


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This watch is probably the very first example of left handed chronograph wristwatch ever made.